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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
VARIANCE REQUEST
FOR
101 & 103 Fairview Avenue
REQUEST: Rear Setback Variance
LOCATION: 101 & 103 Fairview, Lots 1 & 2, Block 2A of the College Park
Subdivision
APPLICANT: Edsel Jones
PROPERTY OWNER: Edsel Jones
PROJECT MANAGER: Matt Robinson, Staff Planner
mrobinson@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Denial
BACKGROUND: The subject property was platted in 1923. As part of the George Bush
Drive widening project done in the mid 1990's, TxDOT utilized right-of-
way acquired from the subject property in order to add additional driving
lanes. This left the structure located at 101 Fairview encroaching into
the required setbacks. The property owner is proposing to renovate and
add an 8' wide porch on the east and south side of the existing
structure. In addition the property owner desires to replat the three lots
on the corner of Fairview Avenue and Old Jersey into one lot. The
applicant would like a 2' foot 2" inch rear setback; thus, he is
requesting a rear setback variance of 17' feet 10" to the required
rear setback of 20' feet.
APPLICABLE ORDINANCE SECTION: UDO Article 5.2, Residential Dimensional Standards
ORDINANCE INTENT: Building setback requirements usually allow for some degree of control
over population density, access to light and air, and fire protection.
These standards are typically justified on the basis of property values.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 1 of 5
April 1,2008
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Board Hearing Date: April 1, 2008
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station's
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
none
Property owner notices mailed: 19
Contacts in support: none
Contacts in opposition: 2
Inquiry contacts: 14
One opposition letter was submitted, stating that the variance should be denied on the grounds
that it would set a bad precedent. In addition, it is stated that the variance would be detrimental
to the neighborhood in the precedent it would set.
ZONING AND LAND USES
Direction Zoning Land Use
Subject Property R-1, Single Family Residential Single Family Residence
North - George Bush Drive, a Major Arterial
South R-1, Single Family Residential Single Family residences/Fairview
Avenue, a Major Collector
East R-1 Single Family Residential Single Family Residences
West - Fairview Avenue, a Major Collector
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Frontage: The subject property has approximately 140 feet of frontage along Fairview
Avenue and 98 feet of frontage along both George Bush Drive and Old Jersey.
2. Access: The property has access to Fairview Avenue, a Major Collector
3. Topography and vegetation: Relatively flat with some vegetation
4. Floodplain: The subject property does not lie within a FEMA identified floodway or
floodplain.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Special conditions: The applicant did not state any special conditions
2. Hardships: The applicant states that the setback violation is due to the reconstruction of
George Bush Drive a number of years ago. In addition the applicant states that the present
building was built in 1928 and the present owners want to preserve it.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 4 of 5
April 1,2008
ALTERNATIVES: The applicant has not identified any alternatives
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial for this variance request. It is staffs opinion that the existing
conditions on the property do not prohibit or unreasonably restrict the utilization of the property.
In addition, there are safety concerns with regards to the location of the existing structure as it
backs up to George Bush Drive, a Major Arterial.lf special conditions do exist for the property,
they become irrelevant when life and safety issues arise.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Site Photographs
3. Site Plan
4. Opposition Letter
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setback requirement for the property located at 101 & 103 Fairview Avenue, Lot:
College Park Subdivision. Case #08-00500010 (MH)
Agenda Section Regular Submitted On 3/24/2008
Target Date 4/1/2008 17(Required) Submitted By Matt Robinson
Submitting Group P&DS Submitters Approval Status Rejected
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